Competition
A 1 day competition providing hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering and maths.
Secondary
The Engineering Experience is a 1 day STEM competition which gives learners the opportunity to research and make prototype solution to real-world engineering problem which will be introduced by the provider.
Available throughout Wales and Borders, the experience will enable learners to experience working as an engineer, provide opportunities to participate in hands-on activities and gain an understanding of the benefits of careers within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
The experience is available in English and Welsh.
Learners will complete in teams of 5 or 6 to win the competition on the day.
All materials will be provided.
Capacity: 40
Cost: £800 for the full day
Improve engagement, interest or enjoyment in STEM subjects
Improve attainment and progress in STEM subjects
Learning what the engineering workplace is like
Develop engineering employability skills
Improve awareness and aspirations for STEM-related study and careers
Challenge stereotypes by showing the diversity of disciplines, people and skills involved in engineering
The Gatsby benchmarks are a framework for good careers guidance for schools across all of England and in some areas across the rest of the UK. This experience helps your school to reach the following benchmarks:
The essential skills every young person needs to succeed in education and their future career. Find out more at the Skills Builder Partnership. This experience builds the following skills:
Creativity - Using imagination and generating new ideas
Listening - Receiving, retaining and processing information
Problem solving - Finding solutions to challenges
Speaking - Transmitting information or ideas
Teamwork - Working cooperatively with others to achieve a shared goal
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